Rosemary-Roasted Lamb with Pan Juices
You can never have too many main course recipes, so give Rosemary-Roasted Lamb with Pan Juices a try. One serving contains 466 calories, 59g of protein, and 22g of fat. This recipe serves 6. This recipe covers 34% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up rosemary plus 20 sprigs, olive oil, salt, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, dairy free, and primal diet.
Instructions
Finely grind garlic and salt in processor.
Place lamb, cut side up, on work surface.
Spread garlic-salt mixture evenly over lamb, then sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
Roll lamb into its original shape. Using kitchen string, tie lamb roll crosswise every 2 inches, then tie lengthwise. Slide rosemary sprigs under string to cover both sides of lamb.
Place lamb in 13x9-inch baking dish.
Drizzle lamb all over with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1 day.
Transfer lamb to large roasting pan.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Place reserved lamb bone alongside; pour 1 cup water into pan. Arrange lemon slices from 1 lemon atop lamb. Roast lamb 1 hour. Turn lamb over; pour 1 cup more water into pan. Continue to roast lamb until meat thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140°F, about 1 hour longer.
Transfer to cutting board; let rest 15 minutes.
Add 1 cup more water to pan, scraping up browned bits.
Pour pan juices into 2-cup measuring cup; spoon off fat and discard.
Transfer pan juices and any accumulated juices from roast lamb to small saucepan. Bring juices to simmer. Season with pepper.
Discard string and rosemary from lamb. Slice lamb; place on platter. Spoon pan juices over.
Garnish with parsley and remaining lemon slices.